2020 Annual Gathering Schedule
Thursday, March 19
1:00-5:00 pm
Leadership Institute
Join us to hear Scot McKnight, New Testament professor at Northern Seminary, as he shares what we can learn about being a pastor from Paul.
Cost for this event is $25.
6:30-9:00pm
Enjoying Kingdom Community
Spend the evening at The Garden on Millbrook in fellowship with CBFers from across the state while enjoying heavy hors d'oeuvres and music from Black Water Rhythm & Blues Band. We will also celebrate the ministry of Rick Jordan at CBFNC upon his retirement.
Cost for this event is $25.

BWIM NC Symposium & Luncheon
Thursday, March 19
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Millbrook Baptist Church
Check the BWIM NC website for updates.
Friday, March 20
8:00 am
Registration, Exhibit Hall and Living Water Cafe opens
On-site registration will be available.
9:00-10:30am
Workshop Session 1
A variety of workshops will be offered including topics related to Bible study, practical ministry, and our theme of Embracing Kingdom Community.
10:45am-12:00pm
Opening Worship
Join us to hear about kingdom embracing communities around our state. Our featured preachers will be Paul Anderson and Randy McKinney.
12:00-1:30pm
Lunch
Lunches must be purchased during pre-registration. No lunches will be sold on-site. There are many restaurants in the area if you would like to leave campus.
1:30-2:30pm
3:00-4:00pm
Workshop Sessions 2 & 3
A variety of workshops will be offered including topics related to Bible study, practical ministry, and our theme of Embracing Kingdom Community. There will be a 30 minute break between sessions.
4:15-5:00pm
Annual Business Meeting
This session will feature the Moderator's Report, approval of the 2020-2021 Mission and Ministry Funding Plan, election of new Coordinating Council members, and consideration of Bylaw changes related to a new Ministry Team structure.
5:00-6:30pm
Dinner
Dinners must be purchased during pre-registration. No dinners will be sold on-site. There are many restaurants in the area if you would like to leave campus.
6:15-6:30pm
Pre-Worship Music
Prepare for worship with music by the Chowan University Choir and Trinity Baptist musicians.
6:30-7:30pm
Closing Worship
We will end our time together in worship. Jerusha Neal, professor at Duke Divinity School, will bring our sermon. The Chowan University Choir will provide music.
Saturday, March 21
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Racial Equity Workshop: Groundwater Presentation
In this lively and participatory presentation, presenters will use stories and data to present a perspective that racism is fundamentally structural in nature. By examining characteristics of modern-day racial inequity, the presentation introduces participants to an analysis that most find immediately helpful and relevant.
The cost for this event is $10.